Scott Arfield

Infobox Football biography
playername = Scott Arfield


fullname = Scott Arfield
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1988|11|1
cityofbirth = Dechmont
countryofbirth = Scotland
height = height|meters=1.78
currentclub = Falkirk
clubnumber = 16
position = Midfielder
youthyears =
youthclubs = Murieston United, Livingston
years = 2007-
clubs = Falkirk
caps(goals) = 26 (3)
nationalyears =
nationalteam = Scotland Under-21s
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 29 February 2008
ntupdate = 29 February 2008

Scott Arfield (born 1 November, 1988 in Dechmont, Scotland) is a Scottish football midfielder who currently plays for Falkirk.

Arfield came up through the Falkirk Academy and when he graduated he got promotion to the first team. He won the Scottish Premier League "Young Player of the Month" award for December 2007. [cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/falkirk/7198968.stm|title=Arfield wins monthly player prize|date=2008-01-20|accessdate=2008-02-29|publisher=BBC Sport] Arfield has been tipped by many within football to reach the highest level. The Scottish Express newspaper revealed that Manchester United were keeping a dossier on Arfield. Chelsea F.C. are also reported to be interested in the youngster.

In February 2008 Arfield signed a new five-year contract with Falkirk. [cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/falkirk/7269756.stm|title=Arfield pens new Bairns contract|date=2008-02-28|accessdate=2008-02-29|publisher=BBC Sport]

Arfield is a member of the Scotland Under-21 squad, having been called up for the first time in October 2007. [cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7028032.stm|title=Arfield given Scotland call-up|date=2007-10-04|accessdate=2008-02-28|publisher=BBC Sport]

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